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The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Tour)
The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Champagne Tour)
The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Champagne Tour)
The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Champagne Tour)
The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Tour)

The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Half day Champagne Tour)

By Aÿ-Champagne Experience
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$364 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Near Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard, discovery of the “Côte des Blancs” Grand Cru and the famous village and vineyard of Hautvillers in the historic hillsides of the Marne Valley listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, guided tour of the church of Dom Pérignon and the vineyard.

Pause at the most beautiful viewpoint of Champagne in the heart of the vineyard with explanations of viticulture management.

Visit the production sites of two families of independent producers/growers followed by commented tastings of a selection of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru, as well as the essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs during additional tastings.

Discovery tour of the “Côte des Blancs”, famous area for its Grand Cru Chardonnay 100% Blanc de Blancs.

Commented passage through the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, called “the most expensive Avenue in the World” with its 200 million bottles in the cellars.

Activity location

  • Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
    • Rue de L'Eglise
    • 51160, Hautvillers, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gare d'Épernay
    • Place de la Gare
    • 51200, Épernay, Grand Est, France

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Afternoon schedule
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
S$363.51 x 2 AdultsS$727.02
Total
Price is S$727.02
Until Tue, 19 Nov
The Connoisseurs from Epernay (Private Tour)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

Morning schedule

Starting time: 9:30
Price details
S$363.51 x 2 AdultsS$727.02
Total
Price is S$727.02
Until Tue, 19 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisits and tastings of 6 Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdditional tastings of the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs (Ratafia, Fine, Marc)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up in the perimeter of 6kms (3.7 miles) around Epernay
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate passionate Guide/Chauffeur

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Abbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
  • 30m
In Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is. We will tell you his storey and you will finally know whether or not he is the inventor of Champagne !
Hautvillers
  • 1h 30m
In Hautvillers, we will also stop in the historical hillsides of Champagne listed as Word Heritage Site by Unesco to enjoy the most magnificent panorama of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley, the place where Dom Pérignon carried out his experiments in winemaking. It is the ideal place in the heart of the vineyards to take unforgettable photos of you and this breathtaking landscape. We will visit the first of the 2 families of independent producers/growers that you will discover during your tour with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste there, during a commented tasting, 3 different GrandCru/Premier Cru Champagnes*. *depending on the season and availability, this visit/tastings may take place in a village of the "Côte des Blancs" or in Aÿ-Champagne.
Cramant (Pass by)
During your discovery tour in the "Côte des Blancs", we will go through Cramant which is one of the famous villages Grand cru located south of Epernay. This area in Champagne is called the "Kingdom of Chardonnay Grand Cru". We will also pass through other famous villages such as Chouilly and Avize, in front of the largest champagne bottles factory and near the famous "Chateau de Saran", the ultra private property where the luxury LVMH group (who owns Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Krug ...) receives its biggest customers and VIPs as well as the "Montaigu site" dedicated to the champagne making of Moët & Chandon.
Oger
  • 1h 30m
Oger is another renowned Grand Cru village in "Côte des Blancs" with the famous "Blanc de Blancs" 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru. This is where we will visit one of the 2 families of independent producers/growers of the tour with other explanations on the Champagne making process, visit to the presses, wineries and cellars. You will taste 3 100% Grand Cru Champagnes with tasting advice to discover the different "Blanc de Blancs" such as natural Champagne without dosage, extra brut, from old vines, vintage or even aged in oak barrels.
Avenue de Champagne (Pass by)
We will cross in Epernay, the Capital of the Champagne vineyard, the "Avenue de Champagne" , a must-see Champagne UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is considered "the most expensive Avenue in the world" with its prestigious Champagne houses, its mansions and its 100 kilometres of cellars which hide 200 million bottles. A commented passage is planned to explain the history of its superb mansions and production buildings belonging for centuries to the Champagne Houses like Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAbbaye Saint-Pierre d'Hautvillers
    • Rue de L'Eglise
    • 51160, Hautvillers, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGare d'Épernay
    • Place de la Gare
    • 51200, Épernay, Grand Est, France
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOffice de Tourisme d'Epernay en Champagne
    • 7 Avenue de Champagne
    • 51200, Épernay, Grand Est, France

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